wrinkles:
case 3. Network file sharing connectivity only, has limitations.
While it is also possible to establish a file sharing network connection, this does not allow arbitrary processes to be started on the host from the client. It does allow clients to surf host folders and "view" their contents but this does not provide for the capabilities that telnet
does as quoted in the original post.
case 4. However activating a full fledged network layer suite of software (TCP/IP) on a serial port (SLiP) can again provide client services such as telnet
.
Abstractly, once a physical connection is made, installation of networking support is optional which dictates the final suite of compatible software the host and client run.
The suite of software that the host and client can use depends on the networking software needed. Programs like many kermit
versions are oblivious to the manner in which machines connect as long as a physical connection exists, arbitrarily able to navigate most network layers,. This is not the case with gkermit
which does require getty
support though TCP/IP networking is not needed. And some programs like a legacy Atari kermit
can only use a raw physical connection devoid of any networking software.
I put an answer for a solution to connect to a device via Serial port. If that's not what you were looking for, then please expand upon your question--it was a little confusing. – Theo – 2011-04-14T12:49:35.360
Keep in mind that, once you get this lashup working, the data rate will be only slightly better than smoke signals. You'll transfer data far faster with a USB stick or such (and do much better with USB-to-USB "null modem" connection). – Daniel R Hicks – 2012-07-01T12:07:29.623